benben
BENBEN is a word in Ilokano with its meaning in English.
v. /MAKA-/ to be able to hold, last or do its purpose. Saan nga makabenben dayta tali nga pinanggalut mo. That string which you used in tying cannot last. /MAKA-: MA-- AN/ to be able to cope with (one’s task or duty). Saan ko nga mabenbenan ti trabahok. I cannot cope with my work. BENDISION [f. Sp.], n. benediction, absolution, blessing. v. /AG-/ to do the blessing, to give the benediction. /MANG- :-AN/ to bless, to sprinkle holy water at. Benindisionan nak daydiay nasingpet nga padi. The kind priest blessed me. BENDITA [f. Sp.], n. holy water. adj. holy or blessed: said of St. Mary and other women saints. --ant. BENDITO. BENDITO [f. Sp.], n. holy or blessed: said of Jesus and any of the saints. --ant. BENDITA.